Secondary Design and Technology, PGCE
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This course provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to teach design and technology subjects at secondary level. Time is spent in the University and in classroom placements, ensuring that by the end of the course, trainees are confident professionals ready to begin teaching in secondary schools.The award is offered at three levels. All are recognised teaching qualifications, but the postgraduate awards will allow fast-track entry to Masters courses:
- Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
The choice of which qualification to take will be made whil…
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The award is offered at three levels. All are recognised teaching qualifications, but the postgraduate awards will allow fast-track entry to Masters courses:
- Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
The choice of which qualification to take will be made while on the course, successful completion of which will lead to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
The course aims to develop an understanding of the specialist subject in the context of the National Curriculum, the principles involved in the teaching and learning of the subject across the full age and ability range and the professional values and practice, subject knowledge and understanding commensurate with the particular subject specialism. This includes how children learn and how they develop cognitively, socially and physically and the understanding, skills and personal qualities necessary for managing the learning environment.
All trainees undertake a course of education and professional studies which develops the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a first teaching post in a secondary school and builds a foundation for further professional development. This is a sequence of whole cohort keynote lectures on whole school topics that affect all trainees. They are supported by seminar opportunities guided by specialists who help trainees to make appropriate connections with their subject specialisms.
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Our PGCE course in design and technology is designed to ensure that trainees engage in cutting edge activities at the forefront of technological education. Trainees will experience stimulating and exciting projects which explore established and new materials and technologies. This not only raises expertise, knowledge and skills, but also establishes a strong foundation for innovative curriculum development, raising the expectations of young people's experience in secondary schools.
The course is designed to support trainees in becoming specialist Design and Technology teachers in two material areas. Trainees are guided at interview to undertake study in one of two pathways within Design and Technology Education which are materials or electronics and communication technology or food or textiles technology. Each material area has a specialist tutor to guide trainees through the course.
Studies will provide an understanding of the nature and philosophy of design and technology in schools for the age phase 11-16; its place in the National Curriculum; and the emerging Key Stage Three strategy for Design and Technology. Trainees maximise their learning opportunities through innovative lesson planning and class management, based on a sound understanding of the importance of effective assessment and monitoring strategies. They gain an understanding of the broader responsibilities of the design and technology teacher in the general school community and its local and national settings. Also covered is health and safety training (DATA accreditation / Food and Hygiene certification).
AssessmentUniversity-based subject application studies and education and professional studies are continuously assessed by course work on a modular basis. A separate, formal assessment also takes place in practical teaching.
FundingHome students can apply for a student loan for tuition and maintenance fees. In addition students may be eligible for maintenance or special support grants. More information on the funding for Initial Teacher-Training courses can be found on Gov.uk and the National College for Teaching and Leadership (formerly the Teaching Agency) website.
FacilitiesThe Design and Technology department is based in the Maudslay building on the City site. The specialist facility houses both undergraduate and postgraduate initial teacher-training courses in Design and Technology and Engineering. A food and textiles technology classroom and has been set up at NTU to demonstrate good practice in Design and Technology secondary education. For further information on our facilities visit the School of Education website.
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